Veterans Affairs Rn Jobs in Kankakee, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant. This position serves under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and performs nursing assistance and personal care services for individuals with physical and/or mental impairments residing in Veterans' homes operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). The position supports compliance with regulatory guidelines established by the DVA and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to serve Veterans in a compassionate healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Performs nursing assistance and personal care for residents with physical and/or mental impairments adhering to State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
• Performs the following treatment measures as directed by clinical staff: takes and records weight and vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration), shampoos, and application of lotions and creams; performs or assists residents with range of motion exercise; reports compliance with treatments to the nurse, such as: orthotic splints, wound dressings, skin wraps, oxygen therapy, and other related treatments.
• Continually inspects and checks residents in the assigned areas to ensure comfort and safety.
• Performs routine straightening and organizing of the residents' units.
• Performs effective infection control practices utilizing universal precautions in resident care.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires successful completion of an Illinois approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consisting of a minimum of 120 hours of instruction which shall include at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice.
• In compliance with Section 340.1376 of the Illinois Administrative Code, requires inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire.
• Requires a health inventory and physical examination no more than 30 days prior to and no more than 30 days after the initial employment in the facility. Includes a required tuberculin test.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans' Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

Benefits Package:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Work Hours: EOW - (4) 7AM - 3PM; (28) 3PM - 11PM; (18) 11PM - 7AM

Headquarter Location: 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950

Work County: Kankakee

Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Health Services